India is negotiating with Iran to ensure safe passage for Indian-flagged and India-bound vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the Gulf disrupt global shipping routes. According to sources, Tehran has asked New Delhi to release three tankers seized by Indian authorities earlier this year as part of a potential arrangement to allow safe transit for Indian vessels. India had detained the Iran-linked tankers in February, alleging that the ships had concealed their identities and were involved in illegal ship-to-ship transfers at sea.

The United Arab Emirates has launched a high-profile crackdown on misleading war content circulating online, arresting 35 individuals, including 19 Indian nationals, in connection with manipulated videos related to US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Following an extensive investigation, UAE prosecutors have fast-tracked trials for suspects accused of creating false war narratives that could incite public disorder. The UAE Attorney General, Hamad Saif Al Shams, emphasized strict digital surveillance measures to curb the spread of fabricated content and propaganda that glorifies military aggression. The investigation has categorized the accused into three distinct groups: those sharing real war footage, individuals manipulating videos using AI and propagandists promoting military escalation.